Events › Virtual Author Talk: Valerie Neal

In On a Mission, Valerie Neal traces the 45‑year history of U.S. women astronauts, drawing on extensive interviews and archival research to illuminate their achievements, challenges, and cultural impact. She highlights how these trailblazers shaped human spaceflight through more than 100 shuttle missions and numerous long‑duration stays on the International Space Station and Mir.

Neal’s work offers an insightful and inspiring account of the women who transformed a once male‑dominated field, capturing both their individual stories and their collective influence on the future of space exploration.

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The Santa Clara County Library District is proud to present a free virtual author‑talk series featuring bestselling, award‑winning, and acclaimed writers from around the world, offering live Q&A sessions two to three times a month. Event links are sent about 24 hours in advance (or upon late registration), recordings are available for a limited time, and a full list of upcoming programs can be found here.

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For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org.